Courtyard House: Report enemy agents at the start, and you'll take off immediately.

"Brother Guo, could you lend me some money? I'll pay you back as soon as I've taken care of this!"

Zhao De said in a pretentious manner:

"After all these years, I'm finally getting married. This time, I have to raise the money no matter what."

Upon hearing this, Guo Jundang understood that the matter was probably doomed.

I thought to myself: This blind date actually worked out?

If it didn't work out, then there wouldn't be this loan issue!

But he couldn't just tell Zhao De not to go through with the marriage; he had to lend him the money.

To avoid Zhao De's continued requests for money, Guo Jundang made up an excuse and left.

Although you were quite pleased with yourself for using a little trick to make him back down and stop lending you money, you didn't expect that Guo Jundang would immediately spread the news that Zhao De had successfully found a partner, was about to get married, and was short of money.

This makes it quite difficult when you actually ask to borrow money; but precisely because of this, those who originally intended to borrow money from you are turned away.

Zhao De was both amused and exasperated by this, and decided to take it as a mixed bag of good and bad.

However, Guo Jundang's character is indeed not very good.

Picking up the hammer, Zhao De continued his forging work from the morning.

However, less than an hour later, a sudden narration made him stop what he was doing.

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You suddenly stop what you're doing, finding the job increasingly tedious. The experiences of the last two days have made it impossible for you to concentrate on your work. What should you do? You can't just quit and stay home idle!

Perhaps you could try innovation and inventing some new products. A deep-seated memory tells you that making pencil sharpeners would be very beneficial; why not give it a try!

Zhao De thought the previous statement was utter nonsense; he had already gotten used to this work rhythm.

If I had to put it into words, it would probably be something like...

Hmm, a little bit tired of it.

However, the idea of ​​a pencil sharpener is indeed quite good.

Why didn’t I think of it before?

The fully automatic type still needs to be studied carefully.

However, it's possible to create a basic, purely manual structure first and then test the effect.

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At this moment, the top leader, accompanied by several entourage members, is quietly visiting various workshops.

He came undercover and did not send any prior notice.

The purpose was to personally understand the actual situation of the steel rolling mill.

It is said that enemy agents have appeared in the factory.

He wanted to see if Director Yang of the factory would take this opportunity to suppress dissent and launch an expanded investigation.

Has this caused widespread panic and seriously affected the normal operation of the factory?

He first went to the fitter's workshop, having long heard of the renowned eighth-grade fitter Yi Zhonghai.

He then observed from the sidelines for a while without making a sound.

The top leader nodded in satisfaction, finding everything to be orderly and well-organized.

He then visited several workshops, including those for welders, machinists, riveters, and electricians.

They also discreetly inquired about some specific details.

About an hour and a half later, when he entered the sixth forging workshop.

A slight smile appeared on the leader's face.

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He asked his assistant if Zhao De, the great hero who captured the enemy spy, worked in this workshop.

The assistant next to him gave an affirmative answer.

So the leader stepped inside.

He was just about to ask one of his attendants which one was Zhao De.

But among the many workers, one stood out conspicuously, fiddling with something.

Before he could even ask a question, the leader frowned and walked straight toward the worker.

Upon closer inspection, it was clear that he was fiddling with a metal object.

However, its specific purpose remains unknown.

But whatever its purpose, he knew this was a forging workshop.

This is not part of the worker's daily work.

"Comrade, it looks like you're making something? What are you busy with?"

The leader did not get angry; instead, he asked in a friendly manner.

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Zhao De frowned and answered without looking up:

"This is a pencil sharpener, and I'm trying to make it."

"pencil sharpener?"

The leader wondered to himself, "What is this thing?"

Just as I was wondering what was going on, I noticed the worker let out a long sigh of relief.

"Finally done."

Zhao De thought to himself, "Thanks to the narrator's hint."

After more than an hour of careful study, it was finally completed.

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Chapter Twenty-Seven: Da Mao Gets Drunk and Acts Out in Front of His Boss!

"Where is he?"

"He's probably in the sixth forging workshop, looking for Zhao De."

"Tell Sha Zhu to have a special meal prepared for lunch and bring out his best dishes."

"Also, tell him to hurry up, it's almost lunchtime."

"Factory manager, Sha Zhu isn't here. He's been caught!"

"Oh dear, I forgot. We'd better hurry and find Old Li at the second canteen! Quick!"

Factory Director Yang and Deputy Factory Director Li Huaide rushed to Workshop Six.

They never expected it.

Director Lei, a high-ranking official from the Ministry of Metallurgy, conducted a surprise inspection without making a sound.

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Fortunately, a worker noticed that these people were not ordinary and came to report it in time.

In addition, nothing particularly noteworthy has happened at the factory recently.

Just as Director Yang and his entourage rushed to the sixth workshop.

At a glance, I saw Director Lei chatting and laughing with Zhao De.

"Comrade Zhao De, I never expected that besides catching enemy spies, you also have a knack for invention and innovation!"

"You flatter me. I just like to tinker with small things in my spare time."

"Hey, that's not just being polite. Don't let its small size fool you, this pencil sharpener is incredibly useful."

Director Lei noticed the arrival of Factory Director Yang.

"Director Yang is here! Come and see the new invention of our people's hero."

Then, Director Lei had Zhao De demonstrate the semi-automatic pencil sharpener on the spot.

This scene immediately shocked Director Yang, Deputy Director Li, and others.

As individuals capable of attaining such high positions, their vision is naturally extraordinary.

The unique design concept and high technological content of this product are immediately apparent.

The key is that this product is easily accepted by everyone and has become an essential item in many people's daily lives.

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Director Lei asked Director Yang and another colleague a question:

"What do you guys think of this thing?"